Summary
Rockstar Games, the company behind Grand Theft Auto, is accused by a trade union of firing 31 UK workers to prevent them from forming a union. The company says the firings were due to sharing confidential information, not union activities. Protests occurred outside Rockstar's offices, claiming the real reason for the firings was to stop union efforts.
Key Facts
- A trade union accused Rockstar Games of firing 31 UK workers to prevent union formation.
- The firings happened on October 30, according to union reports.
- Protests were held outside Rockstar’s offices in Edinburgh and London.
- Rockstar's parent company, Take-Two Interactive, claimed the firings were for sharing confidential information.
- The union stated the fired workers were discussing forming a union.
- Union activities are protected by law in the UK.
- The upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6 is expected to be released in May 2026.
